North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.25° N 80.04° E

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
28.6° C
1.1° 

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,086 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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PM
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PM
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PM
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AM
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Night
AM
PM
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AM
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AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
375
411
404
404
404
350
346
281
224
212
212
175
209
265
547
1086
679
716
602
415
326
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
W
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:55PM0.66m
3:22AM0.53m
3:28PM0.65m
3:59AM0.56m
3:58PM0.63m
4:36AM0.57m
4:27PM0.60m
5:12AM0.56m
4:55PM0.56m
5:48AM0.54m
5:22PM0.51m
6:26AM0.51m
5:50PM0.46m
7:11AM0.48m
Low Tide
9:23PM0.05m
9:11AM0.08m
9:53PM0.03m
9:49AM0.10m
10:23PM0.02m
10:26AM0.13m
10:52PM0.02m
11:02AM0.16m
11:21PM0.05m
11:38AM0.20m
11:50PM0.08m
12:18PM0.24m
00:20AM0.13m
1:09PM0.29m
clear
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
 mm
1
1
3
2
2
6
4
2
1
3
1
3
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
Feels °C
28
29
29
29
30
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
30
30
30
30
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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